Kaštel Gomilica

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The resort of Kastela sprawls along a six mile stretch of shore on the N side of the Gulf of Kastela in Croatia, a diamond-shaped gulf extending from Split in the E to Trogir in the W and enclosed on its S side by the island of Ciovo, immediately S of Trogir.

In effect, the resort is a string of towns, each bearing the first name ‘Kastela’ and named after the seven defensive castle built along these shores during the 15th and 16th centuries. Two miles E of the main settlement of Kastela lies the new, purpose-built marina of Marina Kastela, which provides 420 berths for yachts up to 25 metres in depths of up to 8.0 metres.

Local Weather

Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.

Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.

For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.

Charts

British Admiralty

2712

Croatian

100-21

Imray

M25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

See entry for Marina Kastela.

Berthing Options

Use the Marina Kastela.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina Kastela.

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Ciovo
• Solta
• Brac

Yacht Repairs and Services

See entry for Marina Kastela.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity in the marina.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The region of Kastela is very historic, with a succession of fortified settlements having been built along the shore between the towns of Split and Trogir. Seven of these settlements, all with the first name ‘Kastela’, are preserved today and a number of them retain much of their former mediaeval appearance. Kastela is also a good base for exploring the attractions of Trogir and Split, both only 20 minutes away by taxi.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Minimarket in the marina. Numerous provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

Good choice of restaurants in the town.

Internet/WiFi

In the marina.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Can be organized via the marina office.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina.

Transportation

• Buses to Split.
• Flights from Split airport (7 kms away) to most destinations.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Croatia.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Kaštel Gomilica at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• July 2015 --Athene of Lymington

Contributors to this page
Names: Haiqu, Athene of Lymington